Elihu Benjamin Washburne
''Sketch of Edward Coles, Second Governor of Illinois and of the Slavery Struggle of 1823-4'' is a historical book written by Elihu Benjamin Washburne. This book is a biographical account of Edward Coles, who served as the second governor of Illinois from 1822 to 1826. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed biography of Edward Coles, including his early life, education, and political career. The second part of the book focuses on the slavery struggle of 1823-4, which was a critical moment in the history of Illinois. During this period, there was a heated debate over whether to allow slavery in the state. Edward Coles was a staunch opponent of slavery and played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Illinois during this period, as well as the key players involved in the slavery debate. Overall, ''Sketch of Edward Coles, Second Governor of Illinois and of the Slavery Struggle of 1823-4'' is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Illinois and the struggle against slavery in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
